Katsushika Hokusai · Hokusai Soga 1820 · Double-page ehon illustration · Edo period woodblock - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Original Edo-period woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, a double-page illustration from Hokusai Soga (1820), in a private collection, Japan, 22 × 26 cm, fair condition.
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Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎, 1760–1849)
Title: Double-page illustration from Hokusai Soga 北斎麁画 (Hokusai's Rough Sketches)
Technique: Woodblock print, sumi ink with grey and limited colour
Date: Japan, 1820 (Bunsei 3), Edo period
Publishers: Minoya Iroku, Nagoya, with Eirakuya Tōshirō and other publishers in Edo
Format: Double-page illustration (mihiraki) from the bound volume, offered as two separate sheets; together approx. 22*26cm
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Condition
Fair impression and fair colors; minor loss to the right sheet at the bottom. Some minor trimming! Please check the images!
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About the print
Hokusai Soga is a one-volume picture book that Hokusai designed when he was about sixty and signing as Taito. The book carries a preface dated 1820. It was published by Minoya Iroku of Nagoya together with a group of Edo publishers. It belongs to the same family of drawing manuals and sketch books as the famous Hokusai Manga, but its illustrations are larger and fill the whole page.
The book was printed in two versions: one in black ink only, and one with soft grey shading and a light colour block. The sheets offered here come from the coloured version. The British collector and scholar Jack Hillier considered Hokusai Soga to contain the finest figure prints Hokusai ever made. He was particularly impressed by Hokusai's lively scenes of ordinary people at work and in motion. Copies of the book are held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
This design was printed across two facing pages of the book. The two sheets are offered together and form the complete composition.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎, 1760–1849)
Title: Double-page illustration from Hokusai Soga 北斎麁画 (Hokusai's Rough Sketches)
Technique: Woodblock print, sumi ink with grey and limited colour
Date: Japan, 1820 (Bunsei 3), Edo period
Publishers: Minoya Iroku, Nagoya, with Eirakuya Tōshirō and other publishers in Edo
Format: Double-page illustration (mihiraki) from the bound volume, offered as two separate sheets; together approx. 22*26cm
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Condition
Fair impression and fair colors; minor loss to the right sheet at the bottom. Some minor trimming! Please check the images!
_______________________________________________________
About the print
Hokusai Soga is a one-volume picture book that Hokusai designed when he was about sixty and signing as Taito. The book carries a preface dated 1820. It was published by Minoya Iroku of Nagoya together with a group of Edo publishers. It belongs to the same family of drawing manuals and sketch books as the famous Hokusai Manga, but its illustrations are larger and fill the whole page.
The book was printed in two versions: one in black ink only, and one with soft grey shading and a light colour block. The sheets offered here come from the coloured version. The British collector and scholar Jack Hillier considered Hokusai Soga to contain the finest figure prints Hokusai ever made. He was particularly impressed by Hokusai's lively scenes of ordinary people at work and in motion. Copies of the book are held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
This design was printed across two facing pages of the book. The two sheets are offered together and form the complete composition.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Height
22 cm
Width
26 cm
Title of artwork
Katsushika Hokusai · Hokusai Soga 1820 · Double-page ehon illustration · Edo period woodblock
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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